Bad press didn't affect our performance - KDC chair

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Kweneng District Council (KDC) chairman Motlhophi Leo has argued that his council has performed exceptionally well despite the negative press coverage they were subjected to.

He told a media gathering in Shadishadi this week that though they have apparently been considered the worst performing council in the country by the media, council performance reviews by the Ministry of Local Government placed them in either position one or two in various performance areas last year.

He said that performance is based on progress made in building and maintaining district roads, in the provision of potable water, primary school supplies and infrastructure, sanitation and waste management and in the provision of social services. Public complaints received from the community are also a useful guide he said.

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